As we move toward legalization, it makes absolutely no sense that we're keeping people from finding jobs or advancing their careers because of marijuana use.

New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, who introduced a bill to ban employers from testing job candidates for pot. It passed the city council and is likely to get Mayor Bill de Blasio's signature.

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New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, who introduced a bill to ban employers from testing job candidates for pot. It passed the city council and is likely to get Mayor Bill de Blasio's signature.

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Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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